The BC Government is moving residents camped in Oppenheimer Park to temporary accommodations in hotel rooms and community centres. We look a bit more at the announcement and then Ian speaks with Councillor and longtime advocate for the Downtown Eastside Jean Swanson about the news.

Interview with Jean Swanson starts at 6:33.

BC Government Announcement: Province secures safe shelter, supports for people living in major encampments

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